Manchester Baroque

JS Bach: St Matthew Passion BWV 244

With Manchester Cathedral Choir

Join Manchester Baroque on Good Friday as they perform one of sacred music’s greatest masterpieces.

First performed on Good Friday 1727, this is the more reflective of Bach’s Passions. The Matthew Passion is an emotive journey of Jesus’ final days. Written for two orchestras and two choirs, the power of the music is so immediate that regardless of one’s belief, the music has a lasting universal impact.

The performance starts at 4.30pm. There will be a break at 5.45pm, and the concert will restart at 7.30pm, finishing at c.9.15pm.

Performers:
Rory Carver Evangelist
Christopher Webb Christus
Aisling Kenny soprano
Judy Louie Brown alto
Thomas Elwin tenor
Frederick Long bass
Manchester Baroque
Marcus Farnsworth conductor
Pauline Nobes leader

Fri, 3 Apr 2026
Manchester Cathedral
4:30pm
£10-£50

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Join Manchester Baroque on Good Friday as they perform one of sacred music’s greatest masterpieces.

First performed on Good Friday 1727, this is the more reflective of Bach’s Passions. The Matthew Passion is an emotive journey of Jesus’ final days. Written for two orchestras and two choirs, the power of the music is so immediate that regardless of one’s belief, the music has a lasting universal impact.

The performance starts at 4.30pm. There will be a break at 5.45pm, and the concert will restart at 7.30pm, finishing at c.9.15pm.

Performers:
Rory Carver Evangelist
Christopher Webb Christus
Aisling Kenny soprano
Judy Louie Brown alto
Thomas Elwin tenor
Frederick Long bass
Manchester Baroque
Marcus Farnsworth conductor
Pauline Nobes leader